Match Report


Heart of MidlothianHeart of Midlothian     East StirlingEast Stirling
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gary NaysmithG. Naysmith60
G
captain1
G
63Billy WhiteB. White
Antoine van DamA. van Dam72
D
2
D
68Kevin ZiegenhagenK. Ziegenhagen
Gavin DickovG. Dickov62
D
3captain
D
64Neil CarltonN. Carlton
Kevin NaysmithK. Naysmith54
D
4
D
62Duncan MortonD. Morton
Danny BroerseD. Broerse49
D
5
D
59Richard MorrisonR. Morrison
Philipp RöhnerP. Röhner72
M
6
M
66Guilherme NunesG. Nunes
Gary LiddellG. Liddell70
M
7
M
66Max LopezM. Lopez
Alec ClelandA. Cleland67
A
8
A
66Alec JohnstoneA. Johnstone
Oliver FreundO. Freund61
A
9
A
51Enrico BallottaE. Ballotta
Evans FoglioE. Foglio53
A
10
A
47Stephen BurleyS. Burley
Antonio FariaA. Faria46
A
11
A
45Dominic HopkinD. Hopkin
 
Neil HendryN. Hendry63
M
12
G
62Dominic WhiteD. White
Stephen McGroryS. McGrory60
G
13
G
58Neil MckinlayN. Mckinlay
Richard MccallR. Mccall56
M
14
D
57David McStayD. McStay

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to East Stirling. A crowd of 8,994 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Hansen.


0.00
Heart of Midlothian kick off!
2.17
Neil Carlton knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Nunes. Guilherme Nunes passes the ball forward to Stephen Burley. Stephen Burley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Naysmith.
12.35
Max Lopez takes it forward alone. Max Lopez plays a scrappy one-two with Dominic Hopkin and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Max Lopez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.35
Gary Liddell kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Faria. Antonio Faria knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Carlton.
15.05
Kevin Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Gary Liddell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Liddell makes a simple pass to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland edges inside the box! Alec Cleland takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.31
Gary Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Freund controls it well on his chest. Oliver Freund lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Billy White. Excellent save.
20.19
Max Lopez threads a neat ball through to Dominic Hopkin. Dominic Hopkin plays a scrappy one-two with Stephen Burley and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Dominic Hopkin provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.25
Kevin Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Röhner. Philipp Röhner flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Faria. Antonio Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.12
Gary Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Faria collects the pass. Antonio Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy White who gathers it comfortably.
42.18
Philipp Röhner makes a simple pass to Oliver Freund. Oliver Freund whips in a cross ball towards Evans Foglio. Evans Foglio is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.08
Philipp Röhner makes a probing pass to Evans Foglio. Evans Foglio cuts inside the box! Evans Foglio looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
Kevin Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Philipp Röhner. Philipp Röhner makes a probing pass to Oliver Freund. Oliver Freund knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Faria. Antonio Faria connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Heart of Midlothian appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. East Stirling appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and East Stirling get the second half underway!
48.52
Gary Liddell sees Oliver Freund in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Freund lofts in a cross ball towards Evans Foglio. Evans Foglio powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
49.25
Kevin Naysmith sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Faria. Antonio Faria whips in a cross ball towards Alec Cleland. With a superhuman jump, Alec Cleland connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.20
Gary Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Faria. Antonio Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Carlton.
53.45
Neil Carlton hits a low pass to Max Lopez. Max Lopez sees Dominic Hopkin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Burley. Stephen Burley flicks the ball with his head. Gary Naysmith is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.45
Max Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Hopkin. Dominic Hopkin shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
59.03
Philipp Röhner kicks a strong pass forward to Evans Foglio. Evans Foglio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Carlton.
63.02
Max Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antoine van Dam.
65.42
Duncan Morton lofts the ball long. Stephen Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.11
Gary Liddell decides to run forward with the ball. Gary Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Freund. Oliver Freund heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Billy White with no chance!! Goal for Heart of Midlothian!
71.31
Duncan Morton sees Max Lopez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Max Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrico Ballotta. Enrico Ballotta finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
72.44
Max Lopez flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Hopkin. Dominic Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.50
Gary Liddell darts forward. Gary Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland whips the ball goalwards with his head. Billy White didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
77.49
Heart of Midlothian have made a substitution with Stephen McGrory replacing Danny Broerse .
78.58
Gary Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Evans Foglio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Evans Foglio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Billy White. What a great pair of hands!
81.17
With great vision, Kevin Naysmith plays the ball forward to Philipp Röhner. Philipp Röhner sees a break and surges forward. Philipp Röhner whips in a cross ball towards Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland connects with a diving header. Kevin Ziegenhagen steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
85.27
Guilherme Nunes passes the ball forward to Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
87.15
Antoine van Dam knocks the ball forward to Gary Liddell. Gary Liddell knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Freund. Oliver Freund is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Billy White reads it well. Fabulous save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Heart of Midlothian

East Stirling
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
27.8%
41.8%
30.4%

Scorers
Alec Cleland 15
Antonio Faria 45
Oliver Freund 66
Dominic Hopkin 20
Stephen Burley 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gary Liddell of Heart of Midlothian

Match Ratings
1.Gary Naysmith (GK)
6
2.Antoine van Dam (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Dickov (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Naysmith (DEF)
7
5.Danny Broerse (DEF)
6
6.Philipp Röhner (MID)
7
7.Gary Liddell (MID)
9
8.Alec Cleland (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Oliver Freund (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Evans Foglio (ATT)
6
11.Antonio Faria (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Neil Hendry (MID)
0
13.Stephen McGrory (GK)
6
14.Richard Mccall (MID)
0

1.Billy White (GK)
7
2.Kevin Ziegenhagen (DEF)
6
3.Neil Carlton (DEF)
6
4.Duncan Morton (DEF)
6
5.Richard Morrison (DEF)
6
6.Guilherme Nunes (MID)
6
7.Max Lopez (MID)
7
8.Alec Johnstone (ATT)
6
9.Enrico Ballotta (ATT)
6
10.Stephen Burley (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Dominic Hopkin (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Dominic White (GK)
0
13.Neil Mckinlay (GK)
0
14.David McStay (DEF)
0